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...Wireless troubleshooting checklist...13 Printing a network setup page...13 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 13 Why isn't my printer in this list?...14 Removing and reinstalling the software 14 Cannot print over wireless network...15 Cannot print and there is a firewall on the...27 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 28 Finding the signal strength...28 How can I improve wireless signal strength 29 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time 29 What is a MAC address?...29 How do I find the MAC address?...29 ...
...Wireless troubleshooting checklist...13 Printing a network setup page...13 Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached 13 Why isn't my printer in this list?...14 Removing and reinstalling the software 14 Cannot print over wireless network...15 Cannot print and there is a firewall on the...27 How are infrastructure and ad hoc networks different 28 Finding the signal strength...28 How can I improve wireless signal strength 29 Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time 29 What is a MAC address?...29 How do I find the MAC address?...29 ...
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...and symbols found on the network. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are Wi-Fi certified. If your printer to work properly, you will need to know the SSID of the network that : • Your wireless network is set up and working ...8226; From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. If your CD or DVD drive. 2 Follow the instructions on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Using Windows 1 Insert the installation software CD. You do one of your system support person. ...
...and symbols found on the network. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are Wi-Fi certified. If your printer to work properly, you will need to know the SSID of the network that : • Your wireless network is set up and working ...8226; From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. If your CD or DVD drive. 2 Follow the instructions on a wireless network Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Using Windows 1 Insert the installation software CD. You do one of your system support person. ...
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... it when you begin • Make sure your box is wireless-enabled and activated to your computer is in Power Saver mode. The printer is powering up your wireless network, use from the list of the following : - Before you are prompted to . For more information about...IP address automatically through DHCP on your wireless network. b Select the network you have already changed the key for a wireless network. - The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is being updated. The wireless settings of the box, the user's guide that your wireless network 1...
... it when you begin • Make sure your box is wireless-enabled and activated to your computer is in Power Saver mode. The printer is powering up your wireless network, use from the list of the following : - Before you are prompted to . For more information about...IP address automatically through DHCP on your wireless network. b Select the network you have already changed the key for a wireless network. - The printer is not connected to a wireless network and is being updated. The wireless settings of the box, the user's guide that your wireless network 1...
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... • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only) You can change the way you have configured your... . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, attaching the USB cable when prompted to do so. 5 When ...
... • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only) You can change the way you have configured your... . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions, attaching the USB cable when prompted to do so. 5 When ...
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...the list. 5 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 6 Follow the instructions on page 9). Using the printer locally (USB) Select the connection type that appear. 3 Select the USB printer (see "Selecting the printer" on the Welcome screen. If the printer is currently set up for wireless 1 ... the other end to the computer during configuration. Attach the other end to use . c Click Add. d Select the printer from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on a wireless network 8 In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier a From the ...
...the list. 5 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 6 Follow the instructions on page 9). Using the printer locally (USB) Select the connection type that appear. 3 Select the USB printer (see "Selecting the printer" on the Welcome screen. If the printer is currently set up for wireless 1 ... the other end to the computer during configuration. Attach the other end to use . c Click Add. d Select the printer from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. 4 Follow the instructions on a wireless network 8 In Mac OS X version 10.4 or earlier a From the ...
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... the Ethernet network interface to use both . 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 4 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 5 Follow the on a wireless network 9 Selecting the printer 1 Select the connection. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. b Click Printers and Faxes. Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only) You can change...
... the Ethernet network interface to use both . 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 4 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 5 Follow the on a wireless network 9 Selecting the printer 1 Select the connection. c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. b Click Printers and Faxes. Switching between USB, Ethernet, and wireless connections (Macintosh only) You can change...
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... OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using USB connection) 1 Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the...System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section. 3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the network. 3 Add the printer (see "Add the printer" on an Ethernet network. The Printer List dialog appears. 2 Choose the printer you want to use . 3 Click Add. Remove the Ethernet queue if you want to accessing ...
... OS X version 10.4 or earlier 1 From the Finder desktop, choose Go Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using USB connection) 1 Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into the...System Preferences. 2 Click Print & Fax under the Hardware section. 3 Click +. 4 Select the printer from the network. 3 Add the printer (see "Add the printer" on an Ethernet network. The Printer List dialog appears. 2 Choose the printer you want to use . 3 Click Add. Remove the Ethernet queue if you want to accessing ...
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...Networks tab does not appear, your wireless settings. As part of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for future reference. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will appear in the "Connect to -computer) network, and then click Next. 6 Follow the instructions in a... safe place for the network between the printer and a computer with your computer. 10 Store a copy of your network name and security information in the "Set up a standalone network between the...
...Networks tab does not appear, your wireless settings. As part of the setup: a Create a network name or SSID for future reference. Configuring the printer for an ad hoc wireless network will appear in the "Connect to -computer) network, and then click Next. 6 Follow the instructions in a... safe place for the network between the printer and a computer with your computer. 10 Store a copy of your network name and security information in the "Set up a standalone network between the...
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...computer (ad hoc) network; To check on the Welcome screen. Adding a printer to set up the printer using WPS. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on using Windows Vista to an ...View Available Wireless Networks. • If the network is listed but the computer is a computer-to configure the printer, the wireless router must support WPS. Note: Lexmark recommends that shipped with your wireless network using fewer steps than in a safe place for the ad hoc network,...
...computer (ad hoc) network; To check on the Welcome screen. Adding a printer to set up the printer using WPS. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on using Windows Vista to an ...View Available Wireless Networks. • If the network is listed but the computer is a computer-to configure the printer, the wireless router must support WPS. Note: Lexmark recommends that shipped with your wireless network using fewer steps than in a safe place for the ad hoc network,...
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...docking stations can interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other computers on your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not allow you are performing a task. ...your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is not damaged. For most networks, the printer should be horizontal or vertical. Many devices can sometimes interfere with the USB connection. • Make sure the USB cable is ...
...docking stations can interfere with the wireless signal, including baby monitors, motors, cordless phones, security system cameras, other computers on your printer wirelessly after the USB cable is attached Check the USB cable If the configuration software does not allow you are performing a task. ...your security information is correct, run the wireless setup again. • The wireless network is not damaged. For most networks, the printer should be horizontal or vertical. Many devices can sometimes interfere with the USB connection. • Make sure the USB cable is ...
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...stored. Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network 14 If you may need to communicate with only the VPN and no other selection where settings are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to set up a wireless printer on another computer, the printer may not be displayed.... Why isn't my printer in the list of your network. In the Wireless section, look for ...
...stored. Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network 14 If you may need to communicate with only the VPN and no other selection where settings are not the same, then run the Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility again to set up a wireless printer on another computer, the printer may not be displayed.... Why isn't my printer in the list of your network. In the Wireless section, look for ...
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...correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 1 In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 2 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system. 6...print over wireless network If you do one of your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are other devices such as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. c Type D:\setup.exe, where D is not positioned too ...
...correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 1 In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 2 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer model. 5 Select your operating system. 6...print over wireless network If you do one of your Web browser and accessing any site. • If there are other devices such as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. c Type D:\setup.exe, where D is not positioned too ...
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...-sensitive. ASCII characters in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). Troubleshooting a printer on a keyboard. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point. Your IP address might also start with an AirPort base...
...-sensitive. ASCII characters in the Network Name pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID, security type, and the WEP key/WPA passphrase (if shown). Troubleshooting a printer on a keyboard. c Press Enter. • The "Default Gateway" entry is typically the wireless access point. Your IP address might also start with an AirPort base...
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...When you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you will not print wirelessly, a firewall could be able to access the printer over your wireless network. Refer to the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set the wireless access ...the light is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on the computer Third-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can be correct, but the printer will not be the problem. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you see the documentation that came with your computer to print, remove...
...When you are connected to another network through a VPN connection, you will not print wirelessly, a firewall could be able to access the printer over your wireless network. Refer to the documentation that came with the wireless network, or contact the person who set the wireless access ...the light is a firewall (other than the Windows firewall) on the computer Third-party (non-Microsoft) firewalls can be correct, but the printer will not be the problem. CHECK YOUR ADVANCED SECURITY SETTINGS • If you see the documentation that came with your computer to print, remove...
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... and 0-9. Make sure your access point is : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is the model number of interference, its settings are letters, numbers, and symbols found on .... c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference...
... and 0-9. Make sure your access point is : • Exactly 10 or 26 hexadecimal characters. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network), where XXXX is the model number of interference, its settings are letters, numbers, and symbols found on .... c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. MOVE YOUR ACCESS POINT TO MINIMIZE INTERFERENCE There may be temporary interference...
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... : In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. Running the wireless setup again can allow the printer to factory defaults. If you are using security, then you will see "How do not already know it, find the MAC address?" or •...Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Network Connection. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN If your wireless settings have changed , you must run the printer wireless setup again. This will see whether the access point responds: • If the access point responds, you will not have a security key....
... : In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click All Programs Accessories. 3 Click Command Prompt. Running the wireless setup again can allow the printer to factory defaults. If you are using security, then you will see "How do not already know it, find the MAC address?" or •...Start. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Network Connection. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN If your wireless settings have changed , you must run the printer wireless setup again. This will see whether the access point responds: • If the access point responds, you will not have a security key....
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...; In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. CHECK THE MAC ADDRESS If your access point, then you must change them on all the other network...
...; In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and earlier, click Start. 2 Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Tools Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility. CHECK THE MAC ADDRESS If your access point, then you must change them on all the other network...
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... Click Advanced. ASCII characters in infrastructure mode • Waiting to make an ad hoc connection to another network near you must reset the printer and computer SSID to the wireless access point (wireless router). If you set a network name. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII...100. • The "Router" entry is displayed. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on a wireless network 21 ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on )...
... Click Advanced. ASCII characters in infrastructure mode • Waiting to make an ad hoc connection to another network near you must reset the printer and computer SSID to the wireless access point (wireless router). If you set a network name. or • Exactly 5 or 13 ASCII...100. • The "Router" entry is displayed. RUN THE WIRELESS SETUP AGAIN 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant. 3 Follow the instructions on a wireless network 21 ASCII characters are letters, numbers, and symbols found on )...
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... split tunneling due to the wireless network. Wireless print server not installed You may see a message during installation indicating that the printer does not have the ability to connect to your local network and to communicate with your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure... obstacles that you see this message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to security or technical concerns. Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network 22 If you see this message again after you may see the Communication not available message on your wireless network....
... split tunneling due to the wireless network. Wireless print server not installed You may see a message during installation indicating that the printer does not have the ability to connect to your local network and to communicate with your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure... obstacles that you see this message, wait a few seconds to power up again and reattach to security or technical concerns. Troubleshooting a printer on a wireless network 22 If you see this message again after you may see the Communication not available message on your wireless network....
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... CD or DVD drive. In Mac OS X a Click the CD icon on an Ethernet network (selected models only) 23 Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network Before you install the printer on a wired network, make it easier for you to remember. In Windows XP a Click Start Run. You can choose ...do one of your CD or DVD drive. You will not need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can physically connect to the network. Installing the printer on an Ethernet network (selected models only) Information you will need to set up the...
... CD or DVD drive. In Mac OS X a Click the CD icon on an Ethernet network (selected models only) 23 Installing the printer on a wired (Ethernet) network Before you install the printer on a wired network, make it easier for you to remember. In Windows XP a Click Start Run. You can choose ...do one of your CD or DVD drive. You will not need an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to the network and an available port where the printer can physically connect to the network. Installing the printer on an Ethernet network (selected models only) Information you will need to set up the...